Flu Season in Canada runs from November until April. Happy Flu Season, celebrate by reading the following:
If your child is ill, what can you do?
Learn more about the most common symptoms that affect children during an illness, and the steps you can take to ease your child’s discomfort and to speed recovery.
When to seek medical advice
Sometimes the way your child behaves or how he responds to things in his environment is different than normal. He may not have his usual energy, mood, or curiosity. However, there are several signs to look for that will tell you to call your doctor or 911 immediately.
See the doctor immediately or call 911 if:
- Your child is unable to respond to verbal commands or is acting in a bizarre manner.
- Your child has a stiff neck, rashes, unexplained pains or high fever.
- Your child appears to be dehydrated and is not getting enough fluid. Either diarrhea or vomiting can rapidly deplete the fluids in a small child.
- The child’s general condition deteriorates. This also applies if a doctor has already seen the child earlier on in the development of the illness. In the early phase of even a serious illness, a child may be acting normally. Therefore, do not hesitate to contact the doctor again if you believe your child has become more ill.
-Parenting Magazine
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